Cook [ESP3652]

Classification Title: Food Service Worker I

Title: Cook

Calendar: F1 School Days

ESP Salary Schedule: Range 20 Step 1
Hours:4/Day 20/Week

Location:Polk Elementary

*Experienced kitchen substitute worker preferred*

General Purpose

Responsible for assisting in the preparation and serving of food to students and staff; the cleaning of equipment utensils and preparation and serving areas; and the accurate accounting and reporting of federally required measures.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Prepare food daily; on a rotating basis cook the main dishes bake bread prepare desserts salads etc. using standardized recipes.
• Prepare counters and bars for serving including food trays dressing for sandwiches and other necessary items.
• Between meal times refill and refresh condiment bars serving lines etc.; weigh and dispose of leftovers clean and sanitize service areas in preparation for the arrival of the next group of students.
• Follows all sanitation and safe handling procedures including the use of hairnets gloves and other required coverings.
• Set up plates and utensils for students.
• Assist in recording the commodities used production records and other federally required reporting measures.
• Operate various types of institutional food preparation equipment such as slicers pressure cookers and other kitchen equipment.
• Track and record the type of meals served to each student and staff and the amount paid if appropriate as they go through the services lines.
• Orient student lunch helpers as needed.
• Provide exceptional appropriate customer service in the serving of food.
• Operate the dishwasher and maintain the dishwasher area.
• Clean kitchen equipment and entire kitchen and serving area.
• Sweep and mop floors.
• Put away pots pans trays and utensils after washing is complete.
• Perform preparation as needed for future meals.
• Perform other duties as assigned which may include data entry at the Point of Sale.
• Survey student preferences for a la carte sales.
• Reconcile a la carte sales with money received and food items sold.
• Where applicable prepare food for transport and safe delivery and service of perishable food items.
• Remove kitchen area trash.
• Put away supplies.
• Assist in taking food inventory.
• Perform or assist with major cleaning or seasonal cleaning activities.
• Attend area and district training sessions and meetings.
• Cleans sinks.
• May assist with equipment inventory at the end of the school year.
• May wash laundry (towels clothes).
• Orient student lunch helpers.
• Assist in taking food inventory.
• Attend area and district training sessions and meetings.
• May inspect and accept produce and other food items when delivered.

Education and Experience

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Some experience in food preparation.
• Food Handler Permit.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• This position requires arduous physical effort with moderate hazards and discomforts.
• The physical effort is strenuous and continuous and the work involves the operation of potentially hazardous equipment as fryers slicers and pressure cookers.
• The position requires constant standing or walking and requires lifting objects up to 50 pounds.
• On warm days the cooking equipment heats the work area to uncomfortably high temperatures.
• Requires moderate mental concentration in preparing foods adjusting recipes and in determining preparation times and amounts of food required.
• Timing of preparation steps is extremely important; cooks experience considerable pressure in meeting required times in avoiding mistakes and in working at the pace required.
• Involves routine contact with other cooks and with students; interaction with the students requires understanding and interpersonal skills.

Required Experience:

IC